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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 07:24 AM
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The did ruin the look of the Scrammy. They should have kept the sportier looking plastic. At least they finally did give it a decent front suspension.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 08:40 AM
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I find there really getting cheap on the front bush guards and fender flares. The old grizzly looked like it could mow through and down brush compared to the new ones.



Some ATVs like this Outlander did not even attempt to put a front protection on or even place to attach a tow cable.
Where we ride that ATV would be lucky to have lights after a few trail rides.



Big Bear in comparison

 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 09:44 AM
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yep- unless you get the XT package which give you the front bumper- there's no tow point on the front end of any can-am 4x4. A lot of people attach a cable to the horizontal aluminum bar just under the grill and end up tearing off their front plastic!

to be honest- I don't see many outlanders out there without the xt package or front bumper- but still, a sturdy front tow point is desirable.

 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by jgar
It looks like a pug.



I want to see one of the new Scramblers in person. Pictures don't always bring out the best in looks. At least not any pictures I've seen taken of me.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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I want to see one of the new Scramblers in person. Pictures don't always bring out the best in looks. At least not any pictures I've seen taken of me.

It does look like a pug!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 11:25 AM
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I want to see one of the new Scramblers in person. Pictures don't always bring out the best in looks. At least not any pictures I've seen taken of me.
I've always heard the camera adds 10 pounds. So how many cameras were they using on you?

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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Scootergptx
I've always heard the camera adds 10 pounds. So how many cameras were they using on you?

(he asks from a safe distance)
scoot?

did you forget how old moose is?
you meant to ask "how many birds were used?"




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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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That's not what I read.



 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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Holy cow that scrambler is ugly!! What are they thinking? Jeez. I don't follow the wisdom of skimping on front protection in a machine that is specifically designed to be used in all types of terrains. Wonder if its a weight saving deal?
 
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Old Jan 30, 2013 | 12:07 PM
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Most of the trimming is for weight savings to increase the power to weight ratio. One of the reasons the Pre-2012 Can-Ams had such a great ratio is the weight compared to a Polaris. Frames were a tad on the light side in my mind. I'd love to see the Polaris frame with the Can-Am Rotax engine.
 
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